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7.1 Q 7.11 '(d) The bus terminal should be well- lighted at night and generally visible from the streets. (e) The bus terminal should be redesigned and renovated with an architectural theme that reflects the general period image of downtown Hilo. The Waterways and Bridges (a) Buildings should be set back from the Hilo Bay shoreline according to existing County requirements with due consid- eration for erosion, safety and for maintenance of a natural appearance shoreline from across the bay. (b) Buildings should be set back from the Wailuku River shore- line according to existing County requirements with consideration for maintaining a view corridor down 'the river as part of the proposed stream belt park and to main- tain the natural appearance of the shoreline. No clearing, grubbing or construction shall occur within this setback without the approval of the HRA. (c) Shoreline Area: All proposed shoreline and riverfront improvements shall be sensitive to a recreational purpose and visual impact and shall be subject to approval by the HRA. Gateways "Welcome to Downtown Hilo" gateway entries as shown in Figure 6, should be located at the Belt Road entry point at Waianuenue Avenue, at Ponahawai Street and Kamehameha Avenue, and at the Kaiko'o entry point on Kilauea Avenue and Ponahawai Street. In addition, directional signs of strategic locations around the city should be installed to give directions to downtown Hilo. PART 8 PLAN REVIEW BY AGENCY 8.1 Plan Review The Agency shall review all construction and reconstruction plans for downtown Hilo and determine whether they conform to the objectives of the Urban Design rules. The determination of the Agency will be based upon all written data presented to or requested by the Agency and oral data offered during the Agency's monthly public meetings. 8.2 Provision to Waive When, in the Agency's opinion, the purpose and goals of this Rule will be served, the Agency may waive compliance with provisions of this Rule. M-161 :